By LARRY VAUGHT
Ed Issacson of NBAdraftblog.com spent all season evaluating players that were picked in the NBA draft, including Marquis Teague, Doron Lamb and Terrence Jones of Kentucky. He shared his thoughts on the UK picks.
Question: How good a fit will Marquis Teague be in Chicago?
Isaacson: “It’s tough to tell at this point how Teague will fit in Chicago, but he is nowhere near ready to play as a NBA level point guard for one of the league’s best teams. I am sure with Rose’s status still uncertain at the start of next season, Teague will be the third point guard on the roster and will have an opportunity to learn how to make NBA-level decisions.”
Quesiton: What are your feelings on Terrence Jones to Houston and do you think he stays there?
Isaacson: “I think Houston got good value getting Jones at #18, but it certainly wasn’t the best place for Jones to go. A quick look at Houston’s roster and you notice immediately the large amount of 3′s and 4′s on the roster, including ex-Wildcat Patrick Patterson. Houston is looking to be active, but because of his rookie deal, there is a good chance he gets to stay in Houston if they need to move some of the glut to other teams.”
Question: What do you think made Dorn Lamb’s stock drop a bit more than expected?
Isaacson: “I don’t know if Lamb’s stock really dropped all that much. I know I have told you before that I saw him as a second round pick, and once the second round starts, it is tough to target where players will go within the round. Add to that, certain teams seemed to reach in the first round, so potential first round picks started to slide into the second. Lamb’s demise was the fact that he is a one-dimensional player and he really was only going to go to a team that needed to add a spot-up shooter.”
You can read his NBA draft grades at http://nbadraftblog.com/ where he wonders about Teague’s immediate value to the Bulls but gives the Rockets and Bucks thumbs-up for taking Jones and Lamb when they did. He also has an in-depth Orlando Summer League Preview that includes info on several former Cats.
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Don’t understand the comment that Duron is a one-dimensional player. All during the draft it was mentioned that while not seen as a starter, he could come off the bench and play the two and occasionally back up the point position. Also rated an excellent defensive player and considered multi talented by most scouts??????
Do think there is more concerns about Doron playing the point than some want to believe
+1 on disagreeing that Lamb is a one dimensional player. He has an excellent teardrop shot that he can get off on a drive about any time he wants. Thinking he is just a spot up shooter makes me think this guy didn’t watch him play much at all. He’s a good pg too not to mention a good defender. How’s that one dimensional? It makes no sense at all to say that about Lamb.
Lamb is one of my Fav. players at Kentucky all time. His remarks he wanted to come back and win an Title for the fans tells me this kid is for real and has heart . Being an Huge 76 er fan i had hoped they would pick him up. I too think Lamb is not getting the credit he deserves as an player .I think Lamb will have an solid career in the NBA because the kid will not accept anything less. After the NBA i can see him coaching somewhere.Does he have learning & improvement to do, yes he does , as anyone going into the NBA
I don’t recall during the season that Duron encountered anyone who stopped him from bringing the ball up the court, running the set plays, or distributing the ball adequately while playing point guard. That teardrop shot that the King mentioned is for real, not to mention the lob tosses he had no problem making on fast breaks or set plays while at the point. I quess I’m persistent on this since players often get bum raps early on in their careers that unfortunately stick and I don’t want that to happen to Duron…no way is he one dimensional.